Bernard Germain de Lacépède - Histoire naturelle - 1836
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Three-volume illustrated edition of Bernard Germain, Comte de Lacépède's Histoire naturelle, published in 1836 by P. Duménil in Paris, in French with 150 hand-coloured steel-engraved plates and about 1300 pages, bound in contemporary half-leather with marbled paper, complete in three volumes.
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Fine complete set of the Works of the Count de Lacépède, published in Paris by P. Duménil in 1836, in 3 bound volumes.
This edition is devoted to the natural history of oviparous quadrupeds, snakes, fishes, and cetaceans. It is illustrated with 150 steel-engraved plates, most finely hand-coloured, depicting over 500 animals.
The illustrations provide a remarkable panorama of 19th-century zoology and constitute a set highly sought after by natural history collectors.
Contents
Volume I: Oviparous quadrupeds and snakes
Volume II: Fishes
Volume III: Fishes and cetaceans
Condition
Complete set in 3 volumes.
Half-basane bindings and period marbled paper.
Spines solid, with signs of wear from use.
Clean interiors.
Slight scattered browning, typical for the period.
Very numerous plates in excellent condition, colors still fresh.
No pages missing observed upon inspection.
Specifications
Author: Bernard Germain, Comte de Lacépède
Publisher: P. Duménil
Place: Paris
Year: 1836
Volumes: 3
Illustrations: 150 steel-engraved plates, hand-coloured
Language: French
Binding: Half-basane of the period
This set constitutes a fine illustrated edition of the 19th century, sought after both for its scientific interest and for the quality of its naturalist plates.
Fine complete set of the Works of the Count de Lacépède, published in Paris by P. Duménil in 1836, in 3 bound volumes.
This edition is devoted to the natural history of oviparous quadrupeds, snakes, fishes, and cetaceans. It is illustrated with 150 steel-engraved plates, most finely hand-coloured, depicting over 500 animals.
The illustrations provide a remarkable panorama of 19th-century zoology and constitute a set highly sought after by natural history collectors.
Contents
Volume I: Oviparous quadrupeds and snakes
Volume II: Fishes
Volume III: Fishes and cetaceans
Condition
Complete set in 3 volumes.
Half-basane bindings and period marbled paper.
Spines solid, with signs of wear from use.
Clean interiors.
Slight scattered browning, typical for the period.
Very numerous plates in excellent condition, colors still fresh.
No pages missing observed upon inspection.
Specifications
Author: Bernard Germain, Comte de Lacépède
Publisher: P. Duménil
Place: Paris
Year: 1836
Volumes: 3
Illustrations: 150 steel-engraved plates, hand-coloured
Language: French
Binding: Half-basane of the period
This set constitutes a fine illustrated edition of the 19th century, sought after both for its scientific interest and for the quality of its naturalist plates.
Details
Number of books
3
Subject
Natural History
Book title
Histoire naturelle
Author/ Illustrator
Bernard Germain de Lacépède
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1836
Height
21 cm
Edition
Illustrated Edition
Width
13.5 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
P. Duménil, Paris
Extras
Hand coloured illustrations
Number of pages
1300
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